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Everardo is beaten by Mexican police. How do the police use their power to extort money and beat Everardo? How do they abuse their power and authority?

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Vincent has been an alcoholic for many years. When and why does Vincent quit drinking? How does quitting drinking help him reconnect with his family?

Essay Topic 3

Vincent begins spending time with his grandsons. How does Vincent begin spending time with his grandsons? How do the boys symbolize redemption in his life?

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What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view of Calling for a Blanket Dance? How does the way that 12 first-person narrators are used influence what readers know about events and characters? How does following different characters help readers connect with and understand characters, especially Ever?

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